Welcome to English III
"You can't change your past, but you can change your future."
Thursday, May 24
Semester Test
Tuesday, May 22
Semester Test Review
Friday, May 18
Kickball Extravaganza!
Wednesday, May 16
Bell Ringer: Please study for today's Call of the Wild Test. Students will submit all Call of the Wild Study Guides (I have Breanna and Landon's) before taking today's test at 8:30 a.m.
***Please login into your K-12 email, if you don't remember your username and password for Quia***
1. Call of the Wild Summative Test - 8:30 a.m. (Close out of all other tabs on your computer)
2. Once you have completed the test, work on the following:
***Please login into your K-12 email, if you don't remember your username and password for Quia***
1. Call of the Wild Summative Test - 8:30 a.m. (Close out of all other tabs on your computer)
2. Once you have completed the test, work on the following:
- Login to Grammar 101
- Assignment:
- Module 5, Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs, Review
- Module 5, Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs, Quiz
- Please work quietly on other homework when you have completed the assignments for today.
- Wear kickball clothes on Friday!
Monday, May 14
Bell Ringer: Login to Grammar 101
1. Assignment: Complete Module 5: Lessons 11, 12, and 13. We will complete the review and quiz for this section next class period.
2. Call of the Wild Review Activities:
1. Assignment: Complete Module 5: Lessons 11, 12, and 13. We will complete the review and quiz for this section next class period.
2. Call of the Wild Review Activities:
- Compare/Contrast Call of the Wild film to Novel (Finish viewing)
- Correct Call of the Wild Packets as a class
- Call of the Wild Kahoot Review (in-class review)
- Call of the Wild Quizlet Review #1 (individual review)
- Call of the Wild Quizlet Review #2 (individual review)
Thursday, May 10
Bell Ringer: Submit Chapter 7 Call of the Wild Study Guide and login to English Grammar 101
1. Complete Module 5 - Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs Pretest
2. Compare/Contrast Call of the Wild film to Novel
3. Looking ahead: Monday - Grammar 101 and Review for Call of the Wild Summative Test, Wedneday - Grammar 101 and Call of the Wild Summative Test, Friday - Building a Mystery!
4. Semester Test Review will be held on Tuesday, May 22
1. Complete Module 5 - Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs Pretest
2. Compare/Contrast Call of the Wild film to Novel
3. Looking ahead: Monday - Grammar 101 and Review for Call of the Wild Summative Test, Wedneday - Grammar 101 and Call of the Wild Summative Test, Friday - Building a Mystery!
4. Semester Test Review will be held on Tuesday, May 22
Tuesday, May 8
Bell Ringer: Submit Chapter 5+6 Study Guide. Review the various types of nouns below to prepare for today's Noun Review and Assessment.
1. Log in to Grammar 101 - Be sure to login to receive credit!
2. Assignment: Complete the Noun Review and Post Test in English Grammar 101
3. Read and analyze Chapter 7
4. Assignment: Complete the Chapter 7 Study Guide for Call of the Wild
5. Chapter 7 Study Guide due at the beginning of class on Thursday!
2. Assignment: Complete the Noun Review and Post Test in English Grammar 101
3. Read and analyze Chapter 7
4. Assignment: Complete the Chapter 7 Study Guide for Call of the Wild
5. Chapter 7 Study Guide due at the beginning of class on Thursday!
Friday, May 4
Bell Ringer: Please VOTE for MHS HERE - VANS CUSTOM SHOES
1. Log in to Grammar 101 - Be sure to login to receive credit!
2. Review Nouns: common vs. proper, abstract vs. concrete, and compound vs. collective
1. Log in to Grammar 101 - Be sure to login to receive credit!
2. Review Nouns: common vs. proper, abstract vs. concrete, and compound vs. collective
3. Assignment: Complete Nouns Lessons 7-9 in Grammar 101
4. Review Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild via Shmoop
5. Read and analyze Chapter 6 (pgs. 77-94)
6. Assignment: Complete Chapter 6 Study Guide
7. Chapter 5 and 6 Study Guide due at the beginning of Tuesday's class!
4. Review Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild via Shmoop
5. Read and analyze Chapter 6 (pgs. 77-94)
6. Assignment: Complete Chapter 6 Study Guide
7. Chapter 5 and 6 Study Guide due at the beginning of Tuesday's class!
Wednesday, May 2
Bell Ringer: Please VOTE for MHS HERE - VANS CUSTOM SHOES
1. Log in to Grammar 101
2. Lesson: Plural and Compound Nouns
3. Assignment: Complete Nouns Lessons 3-6 in Grammar 101
4. Review Chapters 3-4 of The Call of the Wild a la Shmoop
5. Read Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild
6. Assignment: Chapter 5 Study Guide
1. Log in to Grammar 101
2. Lesson: Plural and Compound Nouns
3. Assignment: Complete Nouns Lessons 3-6 in Grammar 101
4. Review Chapters 3-4 of The Call of the Wild a la Shmoop
5. Read Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild
6. Assignment: Chapter 5 Study Guide
Monday, April 30
Bell Ringer: Please VOTE for MHS HERE - VANS CUSTOM SHOES
1. Log in to Grammar 101
2. Complete Nouns Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 in Grammar 101
3. Review Chapters 1-2 of The Call of the Wild via Shmoop
4. Read and take notes over Chapters 3-4 of The Call of the Wild
1. Log in to Grammar 101
2. Complete Nouns Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 in Grammar 101
3. Review Chapters 1-2 of The Call of the Wild via Shmoop
4. Read and take notes over Chapters 3-4 of The Call of the Wild
Thursday, April 26
Bell Ringer: Please VOTE for MHS HERE - VANS CUSTOM SHOES
***LIVE A DAY WITHOUT YOUR PHONE - TODAY***
Journal: Describe your thoughts and feelings about going without your phone for a whole day. Do you think this experience will be positive or negative? Why?
1. Assignment: Read Chapters 1-2 of The Call of The Wild (pgs. 1-26)
2. Assignment: Complete Chapters 1-2 of Study Guide (in-class handout)
***LIVE A DAY WITHOUT YOUR PHONE - TODAY***
Journal: Describe your thoughts and feelings about going without your phone for a whole day. Do you think this experience will be positive or negative? Why?
1. Assignment: Read Chapters 1-2 of The Call of The Wild (pgs. 1-26)
2. Assignment: Complete Chapters 1-2 of Study Guide (in-class handout)
Tuesday, April 24
Bell Ringer: Please VOTE for MHS HERE - VANS CUSTOM SHOES
***LIVE A DAY WITHOUT YOUR PHONE - Thursday, April 26***
1. Introduction to English Grammar 101
2. Set-up usernames and passwords for English Grammar 101
3. Assignment: Complete the Nouns Pretest
4. Introduction to The Call of the Wild by Jack London
5. Assignment: Read Chapters 1-2 of The Call of The Wild (pgs. 1-26)
6. Assignment: Complete Chapters 1-2 of Study Guide (in-class handout)
***LIVE A DAY WITHOUT YOUR PHONE - Thursday, April 26***
1. Introduction to English Grammar 101
2. Set-up usernames and passwords for English Grammar 101
3. Assignment: Complete the Nouns Pretest
4. Introduction to The Call of the Wild by Jack London
5. Assignment: Read Chapters 1-2 of The Call of The Wild (pgs. 1-26)
6. Assignment: Complete Chapters 1-2 of Study Guide (in-class handout)
April 11-20
SBA Testing
Monday, April 9
1. Double-check submission of "Values, Beliefs, and Priorities" essay to www.turnitin.com
2. Please submit rough drafts of "Values, Beliefs, and Priorities" essay to Mrs. Pearson
3. TED Talk handouts
4. Watch two new TED Talks and COMPLETELY fill out the entire worksheet for each TED Talk. Some of you did not answer ALL questions on previous sheets.
5. Assignment: Please submit (2) completed TED Talk worksheets by the end of class today.
6. We will begin testing on Wednesday morning. Please get some rest the night before.
2. Please submit rough drafts of "Values, Beliefs, and Priorities" essay to Mrs. Pearson
3. TED Talk handouts
4. Watch two new TED Talks and COMPLETELY fill out the entire worksheet for each TED Talk. Some of you did not answer ALL questions on previous sheets.
5. Assignment: Please submit (2) completed TED Talk worksheets by the end of class today.
6. We will begin testing on Wednesday morning. Please get some rest the night before.
Tuesday, April 3
Bell Ringer: Brainstorm thoughts and ideas for your "Values, Beliefs, and Priorities" essay. Look back at your values assessment worksheet from last time.
1. Assignment: Analyze and evaluate Simon Sinek's "Millenials in the Workplace" using TED Talk Worksheet
2. Discussion: "Millenials in the Workplace"
3. Lesson: Expository Essay Structure
4. Assignment: "Values, Beliefs, and Priorities" essay - Rough draft due next class period (Bring printed copy to class)
1. Assignment: Analyze and evaluate Simon Sinek's "Millenials in the Workplace" using TED Talk Worksheet
2. Discussion: "Millenials in the Workplace"
3. Lesson: Expository Essay Structure
4. Assignment: "Values, Beliefs, and Priorities" essay - Rough draft due next class period (Bring printed copy to class)
Wednesday, March 28
Essential Questions:
1. Why is "writing to explain" important to high school students?
2. How do writers use language and structure to explain their ideas?
3. How do professional writers explain who they are to their readers?
What is Expository Writing?
Exposition is a type of oral or written discourse that is used to explain, describe, give information or inform. The creator of an expository text can not assume that the reader or listener has prior knowledge or prior understanding of the topic that is being discussed. One important point to keep in mind for the author is to try to use words that clearly show what they are talking about rather then blatantly telling the reader what is being discussed. Since clarity requires strong organization, one of the most important mechanisms that can be used to improve our skills in exposition is to provide directions to improve the organization of the text.
Source: University of Michigan
1. Small group Assembly
2. Define and discuss the following terms in your notebook:
4. The Surprising Science of Happiness - Connection to beliefs, values, priorities
5. Expository Essay Assignment and Rubric (in-class handout)
1. Why is "writing to explain" important to high school students?
2. How do writers use language and structure to explain their ideas?
3. How do professional writers explain who they are to their readers?
What is Expository Writing?
Exposition is a type of oral or written discourse that is used to explain, describe, give information or inform. The creator of an expository text can not assume that the reader or listener has prior knowledge or prior understanding of the topic that is being discussed. One important point to keep in mind for the author is to try to use words that clearly show what they are talking about rather then blatantly telling the reader what is being discussed. Since clarity requires strong organization, one of the most important mechanisms that can be used to improve our skills in exposition is to provide directions to improve the organization of the text.
Source: University of Michigan
1. Small group Assembly
2. Define and discuss the following terms in your notebook:
- beliefs
- values
- priorities
4. The Surprising Science of Happiness - Connection to beliefs, values, priorities
5. Expository Essay Assignment and Rubric (in-class handout)
Monday, March 26
Bell Ringer: Turn in the Great Gatsby books. Watch CNN 10
1. TED Talk Series Overview (About, History, How Ted Works)
2. Assignment: View Angela Lee Duckworth's Ted Talk on Grit: The power of passion and perseverance
3. Assignment: Complete TED Talk Worksheet for Duckworth's Talk
4. Small Group Discussion
5. Discover an inspirational TED Talk on www.ted.com
6. Approve TED Talk with Mr. Sand
7. Assignment: Complete TED Talk Worksheet - Due 3/28/18
1. TED Talk Series Overview (About, History, How Ted Works)
2. Assignment: View Angela Lee Duckworth's Ted Talk on Grit: The power of passion and perseverance
3. Assignment: Complete TED Talk Worksheet for Duckworth's Talk
4. Small Group Discussion
5. Discover an inspirational TED Talk on www.ted.com
6. Approve TED Talk with Mr. Sand
7. Assignment: Complete TED Talk Worksheet - Due 3/28/18
Thursday, March 22
1. Compare/Contrast The Great Gatsby novel vs. film
2. TED Talk Series Introduction
3. Everyday Leadership - Drew Dudley TED Talk
4. Discover an inspirational TED Talk on www.ted.com
5. Looking ahead: SBA Testing April 9-April 13 (Gold Days), Informative Essay, Narrative Essay, Call of the Wild, and Presentation
2. TED Talk Series Introduction
3. Everyday Leadership - Drew Dudley TED Talk
4. Discover an inspirational TED Talk on www.ted.com
5. Looking ahead: SBA Testing April 9-April 13 (Gold Days), Informative Essay, Narrative Essay, Call of the Wild, and Presentation
Tuesday, March 20
1. Compare/Contrast The Great Gatsby novel vs. film
2. 3rd Quarter Grades have been submitted
3. Looking ahead: SBA Testing April 9-April 13 (Gold Days), Informative Essay, Narrative Essay, Call of the Wild, and Presentation
2. 3rd Quarter Grades have been submitted
3. Looking ahead: SBA Testing April 9-April 13 (Gold Days), Informative Essay, Narrative Essay, Call of the Wild, and Presentation
Wednesday, March 14
Bell Ringer: Study for Gatsby Quiz
1. Gatsby Summative Assessment
2. Book Report Presentations
3. Compare/Contrast The Great Gatsby novel vs. film
1. Gatsby Summative Assessment
2. Book Report Presentations
3. Compare/Contrast The Great Gatsby novel vs. film
Monday, March 12
Bell Ringer: Copy and paste (do not drag it) your book report presentation file into the T-Drive Folder ---> Hand in folder
*Read Chapter 9 Summary while you wait
1. Create speaking order for book report presentations
2. Book Report Presentations
3. Review for The Great Gatsby Quiz by clicking here!
*Read Chapter 9 Summary while you wait
1. Create speaking order for book report presentations
2. Book Report Presentations
3. Review for The Great Gatsby Quiz by clicking here!
Thursday, March 8
Bell Ringer: Timeline of third quarter assignments: Book Report Presentations Monday, March 12, Gatsby Review on Monday, March 12. Wednesday, March 12 - Gatsby Unit Test and Gatsby Movie
1. Review Book Report Presentation Materials: Book Report Presentation Rubric and Book Journal Rubric
2. Review Chapter 8 Summary of The Great Gatsby
3. Read and take notes over the last chapter in The Great Gatsby - Chapter 9
4. Work Time: Finish third quarter reading and prepare for book report presentation
1. Review Book Report Presentation Materials: Book Report Presentation Rubric and Book Journal Rubric
2. Review Chapter 8 Summary of The Great Gatsby
3. Read and take notes over the last chapter in The Great Gatsby - Chapter 9
4. Work Time: Finish third quarter reading and prepare for book report presentation
Friday, March 2
Bell Ringer: Make sure Chapter 7 Review has been submitted to www.turnitin.com
1. Review Chapter 7 Summary
2. Read and take notes over Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby
3. Work Time: Third Quarter Reading Book
4. Assignment: Book Journal #4 - Due Tuesday, March 6. Please submit to www.turnitin.com prior to Tuesday's class.
***NO PHONES DURING CLASS TODAY***
1. Review Chapter 7 Summary
2. Read and take notes over Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby
3. Work Time: Third Quarter Reading Book
4. Assignment: Book Journal #4 - Due Tuesday, March 6. Please submit to www.turnitin.com prior to Tuesday's class.
***NO PHONES DURING CLASS TODAY***
Wednesday, February 28
Bell Ringer: Start comptuers, Gatsby Map, and Chapter 7 questions
1. Chapter 6 Summary
2. Read and take notes over Chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby
3. Assignment: Chapter 7 Review - Submit to www.turnitin.com prior to next class period
1. Chapter 6 Summary
2. Read and take notes over Chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby
3. Assignment: Chapter 7 Review - Submit to www.turnitin.com prior to next class period
Monday, February 26
Bell Ringer: Take out third quarter reading books and begin reading
1. Materials: Book Report Presentation Rubric
2. Chapter 4 Summary and Chapter 5 Summary
3. Read Chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby
4. Make sure your third quarter reading is completed in the next two weeks, so you can prepare for your presentation.
1. Materials: Book Report Presentation Rubric
2. Chapter 4 Summary and Chapter 5 Summary
3. Read Chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby
4. Make sure your third quarter reading is completed in the next two weeks, so you can prepare for your presentation.
Thursday, February 22
Bell Ringer: Open Computers
1. Chapter 3 Summary
2. Average Income Handout/Discussion (The Gatsby Era compared to now)
3. Read and take notes over Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 (pgs. 61-96)
1. Chapter 3 Summary
2. Average Income Handout/Discussion (The Gatsby Era compared to now)
3. Read and take notes over Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 (pgs. 61-96)
Tuesday, February 20
Bell Ringer: Missing many GG Review submissions!
1. Chapter 2 Summary - The Great Gatsby (Review)
2. Read and take notes over Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby (pgs. 39-59)
3. Analyze themes in the novel
4. Complete missing work and continue to read third quarter reading book. Prepare for presentations in March.
1. Chapter 2 Summary - The Great Gatsby (Review)
2. Read and take notes over Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby (pgs. 39-59)
3. Analyze themes in the novel
4. Complete missing work and continue to read third quarter reading book. Prepare for presentations in March.
Wednesday, February 14
Bell Ringer: Please continue reading your third quarter reading book
1. Chapter 1 Summary - The Great Gatsby (Review)
2. Read Chapter 2 (pgs. 23-38)
3. Take notes over Chapter 2 Review questions while reading
4. Assignment: Submit answers to Chapter 2 Review Questions via www.turnitin.com prior to next class period.
1. Chapter 1 Summary - The Great Gatsby (Review)
2. Read Chapter 2 (pgs. 23-38)
3. Take notes over Chapter 2 Review questions while reading
4. Assignment: Submit answers to Chapter 2 Review Questions via www.turnitin.com prior to next class period.
Monday, February 12
Bell Ringer: Please continue reading your third quarter reading book
1. Progress Check - 3rd Quarter Book
2. Grammar Bytes Discussion
3. Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
4. Read Chapter 1 pgs. 1-23 (in-class reading)
5. Assignments: Gatsby Character list (in-class handout) and Chapter 1 Review Questions (in-class handout). Submit answers to Chapter 1 Review Questions via www.turnitin.com prior to next class period.
1. Progress Check - 3rd Quarter Book
2. Grammar Bytes Discussion
3. Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
4. Read Chapter 1 pgs. 1-23 (in-class reading)
5. Assignments: Gatsby Character list (in-class handout) and Chapter 1 Review Questions (in-class handout). Submit answers to Chapter 1 Review Questions via www.turnitin.com prior to next class period.
Thursday, February 8
Bell Ringer: Artist/Song of the Day - CCR/Fortunate Son
1. Please read third quarter books while I check GBU Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Quiz grades.
2. The Great Gatsby Novel Check out
3. Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
4. Read Chapter 1 pgs. 1-23 (in-class reading)
5. Assignments: Gatsby Character list (in-class handout) and Chapter 1 Review Questions (in-class handout). Submit answers to Chapter 1 Review Questions via www.turnitin.com prior to next class period.
1. Please read third quarter books while I check GBU Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Quiz grades.
2. The Great Gatsby Novel Check out
3. Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
4. Read Chapter 1 pgs. 1-23 (in-class reading)
5. Assignments: Gatsby Character list (in-class handout) and Chapter 1 Review Questions (in-class handout). Submit answers to Chapter 1 Review Questions via www.turnitin.com prior to next class period.
Tuesday, February 6
Artist/Song of the Day: Imagine Dragons/Thunder
1. Login to Grammar Bytes University
2. Mini Lesson: Rules for finding and fixing comma splices and fused sentences
3. Assignment: Assess literary reading skills via Literary SBA (in-class assessment)
4. Assignment: Complete the Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Module in Grammar Bytes University (Excercises for Comma Splices and Fused Sentences and Quizzes (Snail, Tortoise, Hare, and Cheetah)
1. Login to Grammar Bytes University
2. Mini Lesson: Rules for finding and fixing comma splices and fused sentences
3. Assignment: Assess literary reading skills via Literary SBA (in-class assessment)
4. Assignment: Complete the Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Module in Grammar Bytes University (Excercises for Comma Splices and Fused Sentences and Quizzes (Snail, Tortoise, Hare, and Cheetah)
Friday, February 2
Artist/Song of the Day: Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.
1. Analyze "Editing" scores from SBA Interim Test #2
2. Hand out SBA login information
3. Assignment: Assess reading skills via Informative Text SBA
4. 3rd Quarter Book Reading Time
1. Analyze "Editing" scores from SBA Interim Test #2
2. Hand out SBA login information
3. Assignment: Assess reading skills via Informative Text SBA
4. 3rd Quarter Book Reading Time
Wednesday, January 31
Artist/Song of the Day: Portugal. The Man - Feel it Still
1. Analysis of SBA Revision Interim Test #2
2. Hand out SBA login information
3. Assess Editing Skils via SBA Interim Test #2
4. Assignment: Book Journal #3 - Due Friday, Feb. 2
1. Analysis of SBA Revision Interim Test #2
2. Hand out SBA login information
3. Assess Editing Skils via SBA Interim Test #2
4. Assignment: Book Journal #3 - Due Friday, Feb. 2
Monday, January 29
Artist/Song of the Day: Your choice! - Look up the lyrics to one of your favorite songs. Read the Song Facts associated with it. Share 2-3 interesting facts with a classmate.
1. Analysis of SBA Interim Vocabulary Test #2 - We need to talk!
2. Review Problematic SBA Revision Questions (in-class activity)
3. Hand out SBA login information
4. Assess revision knowledge and skills via Smarter Balanced Interim Test #2
5. 3rd Quarter reading when finished with SBA Interim Test #2
6. Assignment: 3rd Quarter Book Journal #3 - Due Friday, Feb. 2
1. Analysis of SBA Interim Vocabulary Test #2 - We need to talk!
2. Review Problematic SBA Revision Questions (in-class activity)
3. Hand out SBA login information
4. Assess revision knowledge and skills via Smarter Balanced Interim Test #2
5. 3rd Quarter reading when finished with SBA Interim Test #2
6. Assignment: 3rd Quarter Book Journal #3 - Due Friday, Feb. 2
Thursday, January 25
Artist/Song of the Day: Eagles/Hotel California
1. Smarter Balanced Assessment Review of difficult vocabulary questions (in-class activity)
2. Hand out SBA login information
3. Assess Vocabulary knowledge and skills via SBA Interim Vocabulary Test #2 (in-class assignment)
4. 3rd Quarter Reading when finished with SBA Interim Test #2
1. Smarter Balanced Assessment Review of difficult vocabulary questions (in-class activity)
2. Hand out SBA login information
3. Assess Vocabulary knowledge and skills via SBA Interim Vocabulary Test #2 (in-class assignment)
4. 3rd Quarter Reading when finished with SBA Interim Test #2
Tuesday, January 23
Artist/Song of the Day: Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under the Bridge"
1. "Cite textual evidence" Discussion
2. Read third quarter fiction
3. Comma Quiz Checks
4. Smarter Balanced Assessment Review of Vocabulary Questions (in-class activity)
5. Hand out SBA login information
6. Assess Vocabulary knowledge and skills via SBA Interim Vocabulary Test #2 (in-class assignment)
7. Read third quarter fiction
1. "Cite textual evidence" Discussion
2. Read third quarter fiction
3. Comma Quiz Checks
4. Smarter Balanced Assessment Review of Vocabulary Questions (in-class activity)
5. Hand out SBA login information
6. Assess Vocabulary knowledge and skills via SBA Interim Vocabulary Test #2 (in-class assignment)
7. Read third quarter fiction
Friday, January 19
Artist/Song of the Day: Halsey/Control - Discussion facilitated by Edana Mahrt
1. Continue reading third quarter fiction books
2. Assignment: Book Journal #2 - Due Tuesday, January 23. Please submit to www.turnitin.com prior to Tuesday's class.
3. Use your time wisely to complete the aforementioned tasks, so you can curb your procrastination and enjoy the weekend!
4. NO PHONES DURING CLASS TODAY! BE PRODUCTIVE!
1. Continue reading third quarter fiction books
2. Assignment: Book Journal #2 - Due Tuesday, January 23. Please submit to www.turnitin.com prior to Tuesday's class.
3. Use your time wisely to complete the aforementioned tasks, so you can curb your procrastination and enjoy the weekend!
4. NO PHONES DURING CLASS TODAY! BE PRODUCTIVE!
Wednesday, January 17
Bell Ringer: Artist of the Day - The Cranberries
***Missing: Book Journal #1 (only eligible to receive half credit)
1. Login to Grammar Bytes University
2. Lesson: Commas Overview
3. Assignment: Review Comma Tips #1-7 in Grammar Bytes
4. Assignment: Complete "Excercises for Commas" within Grammar Bytes University to prepare for Comma Quizzes
5. Assignment: Complete the four quizzes (Snail, Tortoise, Hare, and Cheetah) within the Commas module
***All assignments due Friday, January 19***
6. Continue reading third quarter reading book to prepare for Book Journal #2
***Missing: Book Journal #1 (only eligible to receive half credit)
1. Login to Grammar Bytes University
2. Lesson: Commas Overview
3. Assignment: Review Comma Tips #1-7 in Grammar Bytes
4. Assignment: Complete "Excercises for Commas" within Grammar Bytes University to prepare for Comma Quizzes
5. Assignment: Complete the four quizzes (Snail, Tortoise, Hare, and Cheetah) within the Commas module
***All assignments due Friday, January 19***
6. Continue reading third quarter reading book to prepare for Book Journal #2
Friday, January 12
Bell Ringer: Begin reading third quarter reading book - Determine the number of pages you will need to read/day to complete by March 12.
1. Finish SBA check-ins
2. Record third quarter reading book titles
3. Check the following scores (screenshots):
4. Check Apostrophe Assessment Scores (Grammar Bytes University)
5. Assignment: Book Journal #1 - Due Wednesday, January 17 (Submit to www.turnitin.com prior to class)
1. Finish SBA check-ins
2. Record third quarter reading book titles
3. Check the following scores (screenshots):
4. Check Apostrophe Assessment Scores (Grammar Bytes University)
5. Assignment: Book Journal #1 - Due Wednesday, January 17 (Submit to www.turnitin.com prior to class)
Wednesday, January 10
Bell Ringer: Please take out 3rd quarter books and begin reading
1. Finish SBA check-ins
2. Record 3rd quarter reading book titles
3. Login to Grammar Bytes University - Take Pre-Assessment
4. Apostrophes Mini Lesson
5. Assignment: Apostrophe Practice in Grammar Bytes University
6. Assignment: Apostrophe Assessments ( 4 Quizzes in Grammar Bytes University) - Due Next Class Period
***HIgh School Reading List***
1. Finish SBA check-ins
2. Record 3rd quarter reading book titles
3. Login to Grammar Bytes University - Take Pre-Assessment
4. Apostrophes Mini Lesson
5. Assignment: Apostrophe Practice in Grammar Bytes University
6. Assignment: Apostrophe Assessments ( 4 Quizzes in Grammar Bytes University) - Due Next Class Period
***HIgh School Reading List***
Monday, January 8
Bell Ringer: Open computers and prepare for Basic Grammar Pre-Assessment
1. Basic Grammar Pre-Assessment
2. Introduction to third quarter book report presentations & journals
*Are you a college-bound student? Click here for a list of books that will challenge your reading skills!
Materials: Book Report Presentation Rubric and Book Journal Rubric
3. Enroll in Grammar Bytes University
4. Analyze individual SBA data from first semester w/ Mr. Sand
5. Complete the following Grammar Bytes Activities:
1. Basic Grammar Pre-Assessment
2. Introduction to third quarter book report presentations & journals
*Are you a college-bound student? Click here for a list of books that will challenge your reading skills!
Materials: Book Report Presentation Rubric and Book Journal Rubric
3. Enroll in Grammar Bytes University
4. Analyze individual SBA data from first semester w/ Mr. Sand
5. Complete the following Grammar Bytes Activities:
Thursday, January 4
Bell Ringer: Pair up with a partner and discuss your goals (academics, personal, family-related, activity-related, work-related, senior year, etc.) for 2018.
1. Obtain an index card from the front of the classroom after discussing your goals with a partner.
2. Review goals written in August - How much progress have you made?
1. Obtain an index card from the front of the classroom after discussing your goals with a partner.
2. Review goals written in August - How much progress have you made?
3. Write at least three SMART goals for 2018 on the index card. Include three of the following types of goals: academic-related, personal, family-related, activity-related, or senior year.
4. Take a picture of your goals and make it the background on your phone.
5. Tape the note card in your locker.
6. Adjective vs. Adverb Pre-Assessment
7.Grammar Bytes: Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
8. Grammar Bytes: Subject-Verb Agreement
4. Take a picture of your goals and make it the background on your phone.
5. Tape the note card in your locker.
6. Adjective vs. Adverb Pre-Assessment
7.Grammar Bytes: Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
8. Grammar Bytes: Subject-Verb Agreement
Tuesday, December 19
Day 38 - Wednesday, December 13
1.Catcher in the Rye Creative Writing Assignment (Due: Friday, December 15 at the beginning of class. Please submit to www.turnitin.com)
Day 37 - Monday, December 11
Bell Ringer: Check writing feedback on www.turnitin.com
Review Chapters 25 + 26 of Catcher in the Rye via Shmoop
1. Discuss Chapters 25-26 in Socratic Seminar Circles (Completion Checks)
2. Review for Chapters 21-26 Catcher in the Rye Quiz
3. Chapter 20-26 Catcher in the Rye Quiz
4. Catcher in the Rye Creative Writing Assignment (Due: Friday, December 15 at the beginning of class. Please submit to www.turnitin.com)
5. Semester test review - Friday, December 15
6. Semester Test - Tuesday, December, 19 (Crucible, MLA Formatting, Source Cards, Note Cards, Source Cards, Research Paper, The Catcher in the Rye)
Review Chapters 25 + 26 of Catcher in the Rye via Shmoop
1. Discuss Chapters 25-26 in Socratic Seminar Circles (Completion Checks)
2. Review for Chapters 21-26 Catcher in the Rye Quiz
3. Chapter 20-26 Catcher in the Rye Quiz
4. Catcher in the Rye Creative Writing Assignment (Due: Friday, December 15 at the beginning of class. Please submit to www.turnitin.com)
5. Semester test review - Friday, December 15
6. Semester Test - Tuesday, December, 19 (Crucible, MLA Formatting, Source Cards, Note Cards, Source Cards, Research Paper, The Catcher in the Rye)
Day 36 - Thursday, December 7
Bell Ringer: Review Chapters 23-24 via Shmoop
1. Discuss Chapters 21-24 in Socractic Seminar Circles
Title and Poem Explanation
2. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 25-26 of Catcher in the Rye
3. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 25-26
4. Discuss Chapters 25-26 in Socratic Seminar Circles
5. Catcher in the Rye Creative Writing Assignment
*Chapters 21-26 Catcher in the Rye Quiz next class period*
1. Discuss Chapters 21-24 in Socractic Seminar Circles
Title and Poem Explanation
2. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 25-26 of Catcher in the Rye
3. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 25-26
4. Discuss Chapters 25-26 in Socratic Seminar Circles
5. Catcher in the Rye Creative Writing Assignment
*Chapters 21-26 Catcher in the Rye Quiz next class period*
Day 35 - Tuesday, December 5
Bell Ringer: Review Chapters 21-22 via Shmoop
1. Discuss Catcher Quiz - Golf pro?
2. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 23-24 (192-213)
3. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 20-24
4. Exit Slip: Catcher in the Rye Review Activities
1. Discuss Catcher Quiz - Golf pro?
2. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 23-24 (192-213)
3. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 20-24
4. Exit Slip: Catcher in the Rye Review Activities
Day 34 - Friday, December 1
Bell Ringer: Study for The Catcher in the Rye Quiz (Chapters 1-20)
1. The Catcher in the Rye Quiz LINK (I emailed your Quia usernames and passwords to you last night, including Delaney's.)
***No resources may be used for this quiz****
2. After students have submitted the quiz, they will read quietly on their own Chapters 21-22 of Catcher in the Rye.
3. Students take notes as you read, including quotes you find interesting!
1. The Catcher in the Rye Quiz LINK (I emailed your Quia usernames and passwords to you last night, including Delaney's.)
***No resources may be used for this quiz****
2. After students have submitted the quiz, they will read quietly on their own Chapters 21-22 of Catcher in the Rye.
3. Students take notes as you read, including quotes you find interesting!
Day 33 - Wednesday, November 28
Bell Ringer: Review Chapters 19-20 of The Catcher in the Rye a la Shmoop (Class read aloud)
1. Set-up Quia Accounts
2. Complete Chapters 1-20 Review using your resources.
Chapters 1-7 Review
Chapters 8-14 Review
Chapters 15-20 Review
3. Study for Friday's quiz - Understand characters, plot, and themes.
1. Set-up Quia Accounts
2. Complete Chapters 1-20 Review using your resources.
Chapters 1-7 Review
Chapters 8-14 Review
Chapters 15-20 Review
3. Study for Friday's quiz - Understand characters, plot, and themes.
Day 32 - Monday, November 27
Bell Ringer: Review Chapters 17-18 of The Catcher in the Rye via Shmoop
***The Catcher in the Rye Quiz over Chapters 1-20 will be Friday, Dec. 1***
1. Review expectations for Socratic Seminars
2. Discuss Chapter 17-18 in Socratic circles
3. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 19-20
4. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 19-20
5. Exit Slip: Quizlet Review of Characters and Themes
***The Catcher in the Rye Quiz over Chapters 1-20 will be Friday, Dec. 1***
1. Review expectations for Socratic Seminars
2. Discuss Chapter 17-18 in Socratic circles
3. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 19-20
4. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 19-20
5. Exit Slip: Quizlet Review of Characters and Themes
Day 31 - Tuesday, November 21
*We will continue with our Socratic Seminars and The Catcher in the Rye after Thanksgiving break.
1. Today's objective:Write a well-organized autobiographical essay that tells all about you. This essay must be two pages double-spaced with 12 point font and standard 1" margins. Title the piece ‘Who Am I?’ or create your own title. Include details on your:
Your essay must be submitted to www.turnitin.com by the end of the day!
***I will use the rubric below to score your paper.
1. Today's objective:Write a well-organized autobiographical essay that tells all about you. This essay must be two pages double-spaced with 12 point font and standard 1" margins. Title the piece ‘Who Am I?’ or create your own title. Include details on your:
- Family
- Personality
- Likes and Dislikes
- Goals and Aspirations
- Life-changing Experiences
Your essay must be submitted to www.turnitin.com by the end of the day!
***I will use the rubric below to score your paper.
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Day 30 - Thursday, November 16
Bell Ringer: Review chapters 15-16 of The Catcher in the Rye via Shmoop.
1. Discuss expectations for Socratic Seminars
2. Discuss Chapters 15-16 questions in your Socratic circles
3. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 17-18 (pgs. 136-156)
4. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 17-18
1. Discuss expectations for Socratic Seminars
2. Discuss Chapters 15-16 questions in your Socratic circles
3. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapters 17-18 (pgs. 136-156)
4. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 17-18
Day 29 - Tuesday, November 14
Bell Ringer: Review The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 11-14 a la Shmoop
1. Discuss expectations for Socratic Seminars
2. Preview questions for Chapters 15-20 of Socratic Seminar Discussion Notes (In-class handout)
3. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapter 15-16 (pgs. 117-136) of The Catcher in the Rye
4. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 15-16.
1. Discuss expectations for Socratic Seminars
2. Preview questions for Chapters 15-20 of Socratic Seminar Discussion Notes (In-class handout)
3. Read, analyze, and evaluate Chapter 15-16 (pgs. 117-136) of The Catcher in the Rye
4. Assignment: Complete Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer for Chapters 15-16.
Day 28 - Friday, November 10
Bell Ringer: Review Chapters 8-10 via Shmoop
1. Missing several Salinger Journals
2. Read, analyze, and annotate Chapters 11-14 (pgs. 85-117)
3. Work Time: Missing Salinger Journals
1. Missing several Salinger Journals
2. Read, analyze, and annotate Chapters 11-14 (pgs. 85-117)
3. Work Time: Missing Salinger Journals
Day 27 - Wednesday, November 8
1. Review Chapters 4-7 of The Catcher in the Rye.
Chapters 4-7 Vocabulary Practice
Characters and Themes
2. Read, analyze, and annotate Chapters 8-10 (pgs. 59-85)
3. Assignment: Salinger Journal #2 - Create in Word and submit to www.turnitin.com upon completion
Identify the following examples in Chapters 4-10 - use direct quotations and page numbers to provide direct evidence from the text to support your answers.
–alienating himself for self-protection
–experiencing the painfulness of growing up
–recognizing “phoniness” of adults
–feeling lonely
–struggling with intimate relationships
–Being dishonest or being deceived
–Identify a parallel between the novel and the world today.
▪Note any examples of Salinger’s literary skill or any unfamiliar uses of language that stand out to you.
Chapters 4-7 Vocabulary Practice
Characters and Themes
2. Read, analyze, and annotate Chapters 8-10 (pgs. 59-85)
3. Assignment: Salinger Journal #2 - Create in Word and submit to www.turnitin.com upon completion
Identify the following examples in Chapters 4-10 - use direct quotations and page numbers to provide direct evidence from the text to support your answers.
–alienating himself for self-protection
–experiencing the painfulness of growing up
–recognizing “phoniness” of adults
–feeling lonely
–struggling with intimate relationships
–Being dishonest or being deceived
–Identify a parallel between the novel and the world today.
▪Note any examples of Salinger’s literary skill or any unfamiliar uses of language that stand out to you.
Day 26 - Monday, November 6
1. Read, analyze, and annotate Chapters 4-7 in The Catcher in the Rye (pgs. 31-59)
***Follow along as the narrator reads each chapter. Identify new words and Salinger's literary devices.
CHAPTER 4 AUDIO
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO
CHAPTER 6 AUDIO
CHAPTER 7 AUDIO
2. Complete the following Quizlet learning activities: (Re-do until you get a 100%)
Chapters 4-7 Vocabulary Practice
Characters and Themes
***Follow along as the narrator reads each chapter. Identify new words and Salinger's literary devices.
CHAPTER 4 AUDIO
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO
CHAPTER 6 AUDIO
CHAPTER 7 AUDIO
2. Complete the following Quizlet learning activities: (Re-do until you get a 100%)
Chapters 4-7 Vocabulary Practice
Characters and Themes
Day 25 - Thursday, November 2
Bell Ringer: Take out Catcher in the Rye novels and your journals
***Journal: First off, describe what you see on the front cover of The Catcher in the Rye. What's your definition of a rebel? Describe a time when you have been rebellious. How did it make you feel?
1. Read, analyze, and annotate pgs. 3-30 of the text.
2. Assignment: Salinger Journal #1 - Create in Word and submit to www.turnitin.com upon completion
Identify the following examples in the text - use direct quotations and page numbers to provide direct evidence from the text to support your answers.
–alienating himself for self-protection
–experiencing the painfulness of growing up
–recognizing “phoniness” of adults
–feeling lonely
–struggling with intimate relationships
–Being dishonest or being deceived
–Identify a parallel between the novel and the world today.
▪Note any examples of Salinger’s literary skill or any unfamiliar uses of language that stand out to you.
***Journal: First off, describe what you see on the front cover of The Catcher in the Rye. What's your definition of a rebel? Describe a time when you have been rebellious. How did it make you feel?
1. Read, analyze, and annotate pgs. 3-30 of the text.
2. Assignment: Salinger Journal #1 - Create in Word and submit to www.turnitin.com upon completion
Identify the following examples in the text - use direct quotations and page numbers to provide direct evidence from the text to support your answers.
–alienating himself for self-protection
–experiencing the painfulness of growing up
–recognizing “phoniness” of adults
–feeling lonely
–struggling with intimate relationships
–Being dishonest or being deceived
–Identify a parallel between the novel and the world today.
▪Note any examples of Salinger’s literary skill or any unfamiliar uses of language that stand out to you.
Day 24 - Tuesday, October 31
Bell Ringer: Restart computers
1. Bailey K. will present his research project
2. Login to your secure web browser (SBA)
3. Take the following SBA Interim Assessment: Revision
4. Identify at least three difficult questions
5. Introduction to Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
1. Bailey K. will present his research project
2. Login to your secure web browser (SBA)
3. Take the following SBA Interim Assessment: Revision
4. Identify at least three difficult questions
5. Introduction to Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Day 23 - Friday, October 27
Bell Ringer: Take out English III journal
1. Restart your computer
2. Login to your secure web browser (SBA)
3. Take the following SBA Interim Assessments: Read Informational Texts + Revision
4. Identify at least three difficult questions for each assessment by writing down the question, answer options, your answer, and describe why you had difficulties with it.
1. Restart your computer
2. Login to your secure web browser (SBA)
3. Take the following SBA Interim Assessments: Read Informational Texts + Revision
4. Identify at least three difficult questions for each assessment by writing down the question, answer options, your answer, and describe why you had difficulties with it.
Day 22 - Wednesday, October 25
Bell Ringer: New seating chart and attendance. Please restart your computer at this time.
1."Carry On" Journal - Write a reflection of this story. Describe your thoughts, impressions, and ideas. What can you learn about perseverance and life from Leroy and Dartanyan? Your response should be mature and thoughtful.
2. Discuss Smarter Balanced Assessments and create logins for pre-assessments.
3. Restart computers and assess vocabulary acquisition and editing skills via Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments.
Day 21 - Monday, October 23
Bell Ringer: Attendance and prepare for final research paper presentations. Make sure PPT are submitted to the T-drive prior to presenting.
1. Research Paper Presentations: Delaney, Bailey, Sabastion, Edana, Jared, Drew, and Breanna
2. Journal: Define adversity and perseverance.
4. Discuss Smarter Balanced Assessments and create logins for pre-assessments.
5. First Quarter Book Review due TODAY. All first quarter assignments must be submitted today.
1. Research Paper Presentations: Delaney, Bailey, Sabastion, Edana, Jared, Drew, and Breanna
2. Journal: Define adversity and perseverance.
- What's the correlation between adversity and perseverance?
- Describe a time when you had to overcome adversity?
- How does adversity make you grow as a person?
4. Discuss Smarter Balanced Assessments and create logins for pre-assessments.
5. First Quarter Book Review due TODAY. All first quarter assignments must be submitted today.
Day 20 - Thursday, October 19
Bell Ringer: Put the finishing touches on your presentation and submit visual aid (PowerPoint) to T-Drive folder (G1 - Hand Ins)
1. Research Paper Presentations
2. Electronically submit final draft of research paper tonight to www.turnitin.com
3. Submit your rough drafts, critique sheets, and a printed final copy by the end of the day tomorrow
4. Book Reviews due Monday, October 23
1. Research Paper Presentations
2. Electronically submit final draft of research paper tonight to www.turnitin.com
3. Submit your rough drafts, critique sheets, and a printed final copy by the end of the day tomorrow
4. Book Reviews due Monday, October 23
Day 19 - Tuesday, October 17
Bell Ringer: Print two copies of your research paper including the Works Cited.
-10 minutes of personal reading time. The end of the quarter is 3 days away!
1. First Quarter Book Review Overview
-10 minutes of personal reading time. The end of the quarter is 3 days away!
1. First Quarter Book Review Overview
Research Paper Timeline:
- Peer-editing and review session - Tuesday, October 17 (in-class activity)
- Final Draft - Due: 10-19-17
- Presentation of Research Topic - Due: 10-19-17
2. Discuss expectations for today's peer-editing session
3. Work Time:
- Revisions for Final Draft of Research Paper
- Research Paper Presentation
- Finish reading first quarter book
- Complete First Quarter Book Review
Day 18 - Friday, October 13
Bell Ringer: 15 minutes of personal reading time. The end of the quarter is 7 days away!
1. Discuss Research Paper Timeline
Research Paper Timeline:
3. Work Time: Use outline, source cards, and note cards to construct rough draft of research paper.
***Example Research Paper in MLA Format***
1. Discuss Research Paper Timeline
Research Paper Timeline:
- Rough Draft - Due: Sunday, October 15 by 10 PM
- Peer-editing and review session - Tuesday, October 17 (in-class activity)
- Final Draft - Due: 10-19-17
- Presentation of Research Topic - Due: 10-19-17
3. Work Time: Use outline, source cards, and note cards to construct rough draft of research paper.
***Example Research Paper in MLA Format***
Day 17 - Wednesday, October 11
Bell Ringer: 15 minutes of personal reading time. The end of the quarter is 9 days away!
1. Think, Pair, Share Activity - Act IV Review of "The Crucible"
2. Compare/contrast Arthur Miller's play to the movie.
3. Discuss Research Paper Timeline
Research Paper Timeline:
5. Load sources into Microsoft Word document in order to create a Word-generated Works Cited!
6. Work Time: Use outline, source cards, and note cards to construct rough draft of research paper.
1. Think, Pair, Share Activity - Act IV Review of "The Crucible"
2. Compare/contrast Arthur Miller's play to the movie.
3. Discuss Research Paper Timeline
Research Paper Timeline:
- Rough Draft - Due: 10-13-17
- Final Draft - Due: 10-19-17
- Presentation of Research Topic - Due: 10-19-17
5. Load sources into Microsoft Word document in order to create a Word-generated Works Cited!
6. Work Time: Use outline, source cards, and note cards to construct rough draft of research paper.
Day 16 - Friday, October 6
Bell Ringer: 15 minutes of personal reading time. The end of the quarter is 14 days away!
Research Paper Timeline:
2. Work Time: Research Paper Outline
3. Finish reading "The Crucible"
4. Compare and contrast the movie version to Arthur Miller's play.
***Example Research Paper in MLA Format***
- Outline - Due: 10-6-17 (You will have time to work on it in class - Submit by 10 PM Tonight)
- Rough Draft - Due: 10-13-17
- Final Draft - Due: 10-19-17
- Presentation of Research Topic - Due: 10-19-17
2. Work Time: Research Paper Outline
3. Finish reading "The Crucible"
4. Compare and contrast the movie version to Arthur Miller's play.
***Example Research Paper in MLA Format***
Day 15 - Wednesday, October 4
Bell Ringer: 20 minutes of personal reading time. The end of the quarter is 16 days away!
1. Source Card Check
2. 30 Note Card Check
3. Check thesis statement feedback and re-write
4. Q + A: esearch paper progress
5. Research paper timeline
1. Source Card Check
2. 30 Note Card Check
3. Check thesis statement feedback and re-write
4. Q + A: esearch paper progress
5. Research paper timeline
- 30 Note Cards - Due: 10-4-17
- Rough Outline - Due: 10-6-17 (You will have time to work on it in class - Submit by 10 PM)
- Rough Draft - Due: 10-13-17
- Final Draft - Due: 10-19-17
- Presentation of Research Topic - Due: 10-19-17
Day 14 - Monday, October 2
Bell Ringer: 10 minutes of personal reading book time. The end of the quarter is 18 days away!
1. Journal: What is a thesis statement? Describe an assignment that you have previously written a thesis statement for. What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
2. Thesis statement overview - Resource #1 Resource #2 Resource #3
3. Assignment: Create a "working thesis statement" and submit it to www.turnitin.com (DUE by 10:00 PM Today)
4. Assignment: Create 30 note cards research note cards with correlating source card numbers in top right corner (DUE by the beginning of next class period)
5. Q+A/Work Time
6. Wheel of Witchcraft Character Selection
7. Begin reading Act IV of "The Crucible" - pg. 527
1. Journal: What is a thesis statement? Describe an assignment that you have previously written a thesis statement for. What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
2. Thesis statement overview - Resource #1 Resource #2 Resource #3
3. Assignment: Create a "working thesis statement" and submit it to www.turnitin.com (DUE by 10:00 PM Today)
4. Assignment: Create 30 note cards research note cards with correlating source card numbers in top right corner (DUE by the beginning of next class period)
5. Q+A/Work Time
6. Wheel of Witchcraft Character Selection
7. Begin reading Act IV of "The Crucible" - pg. 527
Day 13 - Thursday, September 28
Bell Ringer: 10 minutes of personal reading book time
1. Finish reading/viewing Act III of "The Crucible"
2. Act I-III Crucible Quiz
3. 10-15 credible sources check
4. Create a working thesis statement
5. Overview of research note cards
Assignment: Create 30 research note cards with correlating source card numbers in top right corner for next class period.
1. Finish reading/viewing Act III of "The Crucible"
2. Act I-III Crucible Quiz
3. 10-15 credible sources check
4. Create a working thesis statement
5. Overview of research note cards
Assignment: Create 30 research note cards with correlating source card numbers in top right corner for next class period.
Day 12 - Tuesday, September 26
Bell Ringer: 15 minutes of reading - How much progress have you made?
Research Paper Due Dates
2. Wheel of Witchcraft Character Selection Show
3. Finish reading Act III of the Crucible
4. Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of "The Crucible" next class period. Did you take notes? Have you reviewed the major events happening in the play? Remember to use your resources like Shmoop to help you better understand the themes, characters, plot, and setting.
Research Paper Due Dates
- Discover 10-15 credible sources - Due: Today
- 10 Source Cards - Due: 9-26-17 (in-class assignment)
- 30 Note Cards - Due: 10-2-17
- Rough Outline - Due: 10-6-17
- Rough Draft - Due: 10-11-17
- Final Draft - Due: 10-17-17
- Presentation of Research Topic - Due: 10-19-17
2. Wheel of Witchcraft Character Selection Show
3. Finish reading Act III of the Crucible
4. Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of "The Crucible" next class period. Did you take notes? Have you reviewed the major events happening in the play? Remember to use your resources like Shmoop to help you better understand the themes, characters, plot, and setting.
Day 11 - Friday, September 22
Bell Ringer: 15 minutes of reading - Answer the following questions in your journal:
2. Research Paper Rubric and Peer-Editing Expectations
3. Continue reading/viewing Act III of The Crucible - Have you been taking notes?
4. Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of "The Crucible" next week.
- What is the title of your book?
- What page did you start on today?
- Describe the main characters in detail (a well-developed paragraph)
- Describe the setting (if applicable)
- What page did you end on today?
2. Research Paper Rubric and Peer-Editing Expectations
3. Continue reading/viewing Act III of The Crucible - Have you been taking notes?
4. Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of "The Crucible" next week.
Day 10 - Wednesday, September 20
Bell Ringer: 10 minutes of reading - Are you taking notes while reading your book? Reminder: Quarterly book reports are fast approaching - October 20.
1. Research resources courtesy of the MHS Library - Discover credible sources of information using these online databases.
2. Work Time: Use your time wisely to conduct some preliminary research for your topic using resources courtesy of the MHS Library.
3. Finish viewing Act II of the "The Crucible"
4. Begin reading/viewing of Act III
1. Research resources courtesy of the MHS Library - Discover credible sources of information using these online databases.
2. Work Time: Use your time wisely to conduct some preliminary research for your topic using resources courtesy of the MHS Library.
3. Finish viewing Act II of the "The Crucible"
4. Begin reading/viewing of Act III
Day 9 - Monday, September 18
Bell Ringer: 10 minutes of reading - Reminder: You will present a book report over the personal reading book you have selected for this quarter.
1. Login into online textbook - Holt McDougal Online Textbook - Collections
2. Research resources courtesy of the MHS Library - Discover credible sources of information using these online databases.
4. Compare and contrast Act II of "The Crucible" to the movie version.
5. Wrap-up: Act II Discussion and Act III Predictions and Preview
1. Login into online textbook - Holt McDougal Online Textbook - Collections
2. Research resources courtesy of the MHS Library - Discover credible sources of information using these online databases.
- Create a folder in Google Chrome for your research
- Save credible sources of information to this folder
4. Compare and contrast Act II of "The Crucible" to the movie version.
5. Wrap-up: Act II Discussion and Act III Predictions and Preview
Day 8 - Thursday, September 14
Bell Ringer: Submit Goals Sheets and read your personal reading books
1. Compare/contrast the film and play with a partner - Discussion
2. Obtain an American Lit. book from the back shelf.
3. Wheel of Witchcraft - Spin for Characters
4. In-class reading: Act II - pg. 487
5. Exit Slip: Act II Review
1. Compare/contrast the film and play with a partner - Discussion
2. Obtain an American Lit. book from the back shelf.
3. Wheel of Witchcraft - Spin for Characters
4. In-class reading: Act II - pg. 487
5. Exit Slip: Act II Review
Day 7 - Tuesday, September 12
Bell Ringer: Read your personal reading book (10 minutes)
1. Review Act I of "The Crucible" - Think, Pair, Share
-Setting
-Main Characters
-Plot
-Predictions
2. Discuss expectations for future assignments.
3. Obtain an American Lit. book from the back shelf.
4. Compare and contrast Act 1 of play to movie version.
5. Assignment: Finish questions 1-4 on pg. 486 using complete and coherent sentences. Submit the finished document to www.turnitin.com
1. Review Act I of "The Crucible" - Think, Pair, Share
-Setting
-Main Characters
-Plot
-Predictions
2. Discuss expectations for future assignments.
3. Obtain an American Lit. book from the back shelf.
4. Compare and contrast Act 1 of play to movie version.
5. Assignment: Finish questions 1-4 on pg. 486 using complete and coherent sentences. Submit the finished document to www.turnitin.com
Day 6 - Friday, September 8
Bell Ringer: Obtain an American Lit. book from the back shelf and open to pg. 468
1. Finish reading and taking notes over Act I of "The Crucible" pgs. 468-485
Character Assignments
Narrators: Mitch, Blake, Breckyn (rotate paragraphs)
John Proctor - Drew
Mary Warren - Jake
Mercy Lewis - Aly
Abigail - Brie (Switched with Reese)
Parris - Bailey K.
Mrs. Putnam - Bailey T.
Giles - Dallas or Reese (Switched with Brie)
Mr. Putnam - Jackson
Rebecca - Elizabeth
Reverend John Hale of Beverly - Sabastion
Tituba - Dylan
2. Assignment: Answer questions 1-4 on pg. 486 using complete and coherent sentences. Submit the finished document to www.turnitin.com
3. If you complete the assignment prior to the end of class, please read your personal reading book until the bell rings (NO PHONES)
1. Finish reading and taking notes over Act I of "The Crucible" pgs. 468-485
Character Assignments
Narrators: Mitch, Blake, Breckyn (rotate paragraphs)
John Proctor - Drew
Mary Warren - Jake
Mercy Lewis - Aly
Abigail - Brie (Switched with Reese)
Parris - Bailey K.
Mrs. Putnam - Bailey T.
Giles - Dallas or Reese (Switched with Brie)
Mr. Putnam - Jackson
Rebecca - Elizabeth
Reverend John Hale of Beverly - Sabastion
Tituba - Dylan
2. Assignment: Answer questions 1-4 on pg. 486 using complete and coherent sentences. Submit the finished document to www.turnitin.com
3. If you complete the assignment prior to the end of class, please read your personal reading book until the bell rings (NO PHONES)
Day 5 - Wednesday, September 6
Bell Ringer: Continue reading your personal reading books (15 minutes)
Research Paper Topic Conferences - What three topics are you considering? Identify each topic as analytical or argumentative. Prepare to discuss the topics you have chosen.
***Log-in to www.turnitin.com*** - Discuss next class period and expectations
1. Research Paper Questioning Exercise - Timed Questioning
2. Wheel of Witchcraft - "The Crucible" Character Selection Show
3. Continue reading Act I pgs. 466-477
4. Exit Slip: What character do you find to be the most "shady" and why? Cite evidence from the text. Please include quoted material and pg. #
Research Paper Topic Conferences - What three topics are you considering? Identify each topic as analytical or argumentative. Prepare to discuss the topics you have chosen.
***Log-in to www.turnitin.com*** - Discuss next class period and expectations
1. Research Paper Questioning Exercise - Timed Questioning
2. Wheel of Witchcraft - "The Crucible" Character Selection Show
3. Continue reading Act I pgs. 466-477
4. Exit Slip: What character do you find to be the most "shady" and why? Cite evidence from the text. Please include quoted material and pg. #
Day 4 - Friday, September 1
Bell Ringer: Begin reading your personal reading books. I will come around and record the titles of your selections. (15 minutes)
1. Hand back exit slips from Wednesday - Research Topics
2. Research Paper Overview - Courtesy of the Purdue OWL
3. Assignment: Finalize three topics you are interested in researching prior to Wednesday's class period.
Your three topics must meet the following criteria:
-The topic must be worth investigating (Are you truly interested in researching this topic?)
-The information must come from credible sources (Wikipedia, Facebook, and Twitter DO NOT COUNT as credible sources)
-You must develop a substantial list of questions centering around your topic.
-You must identify if you are writing an argumentative or analytical research paper (See Purdue OWL for explanation)
4. Wheel of Witchcraft - Character Selection Show
5. Begin reading Act I of "The Crucible" (pgs. 458-465)
1. Hand back exit slips from Wednesday - Research Topics
2. Research Paper Overview - Courtesy of the Purdue OWL
3. Assignment: Finalize three topics you are interested in researching prior to Wednesday's class period.
Your three topics must meet the following criteria:
-The topic must be worth investigating (Are you truly interested in researching this topic?)
-The information must come from credible sources (Wikipedia, Facebook, and Twitter DO NOT COUNT as credible sources)
-You must develop a substantial list of questions centering around your topic.
-You must identify if you are writing an argumentative or analytical research paper (See Purdue OWL for explanation)
4. Wheel of Witchcraft - Character Selection Show
5. Begin reading Act I of "The Crucible" (pgs. 458-465)
Day 3 - Wednesday, August 29
Bell Ringer: Begin reading your personal reading books. I will come around and record the titles of your selections. (10 minutes)
1. Submit your goals assignment, if you have discussed it with a parent/adult (make sure your name is written on the back of this assignment).
2. Who has the best poker face? Activity
3. Journal #3 - Falsely Accused
-Describe a time when you have been falsely accused of something you didn't do.
-Why were you accused of something you didn't do?
-How did it make you feel?
-How did you go about clearing your name?
4. Introduction to "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller pgs. 456-457
5. Wheel of Witchcraft - Character Selection Show
6. Begin reading Act I of "The Crucible"
7. Exit Slip: Brainstorm ideas for research projects
1. Submit your goals assignment, if you have discussed it with a parent/adult (make sure your name is written on the back of this assignment).
2. Who has the best poker face? Activity
3. Journal #3 - Falsely Accused
-Describe a time when you have been falsely accused of something you didn't do.
-Why were you accused of something you didn't do?
-How did it make you feel?
-How did you go about clearing your name?
4. Introduction to "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller pgs. 456-457
5. Wheel of Witchcraft - Character Selection Show
6. Begin reading Act I of "The Crucible"
7. Exit Slip: Brainstorm ideas for research projects
Day 2 - Monday, August 28
Bell Ringer: Complete "What do you want to happen in your life?" worksheet
-Write your name on the BACK of this assignment
1. Finish Business Card Presentations
2. JOURNAL #1
-Goal-setting Journal/Discussion: What is a SMART goal? Why should we write our goals down? Why is it important to have visual reminders of your goals?
3. Who is Mr. Sand?
4. JOURNAL #2 - Procrastination (Answer the following questions in your notebook - paragraph form)
What is your definition of procrastination?
Describe a time in your life when you have procrastinated.
Why did you procrastinate?
How did it make you feel?
How can you prevent this from happening again?
Assignment: Bring your personal reading book to class...every day this quarter. Planning on going to a four-year college after high school? Check out this list. CLICK HERE
Next Class: Read personal reading books (10 minutes), PR journal, Online Collections logins, Turnitin Logins, Crucible Introduction, and introduction to the research paper.
-Write your name on the BACK of this assignment
1. Finish Business Card Presentations
2. JOURNAL #1
-Goal-setting Journal/Discussion: What is a SMART goal? Why should we write our goals down? Why is it important to have visual reminders of your goals?
3. Who is Mr. Sand?
4. JOURNAL #2 - Procrastination (Answer the following questions in your notebook - paragraph form)
What is your definition of procrastination?
Describe a time in your life when you have procrastinated.
Why did you procrastinate?
How did it make you feel?
How can you prevent this from happening again?
Assignment: Bring your personal reading book to class...every day this quarter. Planning on going to a four-year college after high school? Check out this list. CLICK HERE
Next Class: Read personal reading books (10 minutes), PR journal, Online Collections logins, Turnitin Logins, Crucible Introduction, and introduction to the research paper.
Day 1 - Thursday, August 24
1. Roll Call: Introduce yourself and tell us something interesting we should know about you.
2. Business Card Activity: Please obtain a note card from the front of the classroom. Write the following on the note card:
-Name/Nicknames
-School Email Address
-What do you want to be when you grow up?
-Activities
-Favorite Quote
-Favorite Food
-Favorite Genre of Music/Artist/Song
-Write two truths and one fib about yourself (in no particular order)
3. Review Speech Syllabus, Expectations, and Plan of Study (Click the buttons below)
2. Business Card Activity: Please obtain a note card from the front of the classroom. Write the following on the note card:
-Name/Nicknames
-School Email Address
-What do you want to be when you grow up?
-Activities
-Favorite Quote
-Favorite Food
-Favorite Genre of Music/Artist/Song
-Write two truths and one fib about yourself (in no particular order)
3. Review Speech Syllabus, Expectations, and Plan of Study (Click the buttons below)
4. Business Card Presentations
5. Exit Slip: Business Card
5. Exit Slip: Business Card